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Rifat Fareed

Rifat Fareed

Rifat Fareed

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The Indian peasant documenting the farmers' agitation, one photo at a time

For the past several weeks, 60-year-old Jagdev Singh has been clicking photos of the ongoing agitation by farmers demanding minimum support prices for crops, loan waivers, and pensions.

The Indian peasant documenting the farmers' agitation, one photo at a time

The Indian peasant documenting the farmers' agitation, one photo at a time

Article 370 revocation throws spanner in Kashmiris’ hopes of education

While some schools are open, disruption to internet connections and phone networks makes studying and preparing for exams difficult.

Article 370 revocation throws spanner in Kashmiris’ hopes of education

Article 370 revocation throws spanner in Kashmiris’ hopes of education

India makes the hard sell to Kashmiris after revoking Article 370

Government sponsored adverts are trying to convince Kashmiris of the benefits of scrapping Article 370 by promising an influx of investment.

India makes the hard sell to Kashmiris after revoking Article 370

India makes the hard sell to Kashmiris after revoking Article 370

Witnesses and medical evidence rebut Indian account of Kashmir teen’s death

Indian officials insisted Asrar Ahmad Khan was killed by a stone, but medical records show he was struck by a tear gas canister and then shot in the face with pellets.

Witnesses and medical evidence rebut Indian account of Kashmir teen’s death

Witnesses and medical evidence rebut Indian account of Kashmir teen’s death

Kashmir’s alpine lakes run dry of tourists

A lockdown imposed by Indian officials has forced tourists away, killing off a lifeblood industry for millions in the disputed region.

Kashmir’s alpine lakes run dry of tourists

Kashmir’s alpine lakes run dry of tourists

Kashmiris crowd government phone booths amid communications blackout

Families are queuing for hours just to get a chance to speak to loved ones amid India’s blockade of communications in Kashmir.

Kashmiris crowd government phone booths amid communications blackout

Kashmiris crowd government phone booths amid communications blackout

Kashmiris hit by drug shortage amid India-imposed communication blackout

A clampdown on communications services in Indian-administered Kashmir leaves pharmacists unable to contact their suppliers.

Kashmiris hit by drug shortage amid India-imposed communication blackout

Kashmiris hit by drug shortage amid India-imposed communication blackout

Kashmir’s disheartened weavers see little hope for shawl industry

Despite pashminas’ reputation for quality, low wages and counterfeit shawls are putting a centuries-old tradition at risk in Kashmir.

Kashmir’s disheartened weavers see little hope for shawl industry

Kashmir’s disheartened weavers see little hope for shawl industry

Kashmir’s troubled relationship with the BJP

The re-election of Narendra Modi’s party stokes fears of heightened conflict among Kashmiris but also tentative hope of peace.

Kashmir’s troubled relationship with the BJP

Kashmir’s troubled relationship with the BJP

Kashmir’s women take small steps towards economic independence

The restive region’s women are increasingly going into business, as conflict kills off employment prospects.

Kashmir’s women take small steps towards economic independence

Kashmir’s women take small steps towards economic independence